The Ministry of Health and Social Development is confirming three more COVID related deaths bringing the total number of deaths in the Virgin Islands to 17.

A total of 432 residents got vaccinated on the first day of the Operation Protect Each Other Drive-Thru Vaccination that took place on Saturday, July 17.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is confirming five more COVID related deaths over the last two days bringing the total number of deaths in the Virgin Islands to 14.

Unvaccinated residents are encouraged to add another layer of protection from the COVID-19 virus by getting their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine at the Operation Protect Each Other Drive-Thru Vaccination.

The Territory’s newest Magistrate Ms. Khadeen Palmer has pledged to faithfully carry out her duties while taking the Oath of Office administered by His Excellency the Governor John J. Rankin, CMG on Thursday, July 15.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is working with the Management of Eureka Medical Clinic to bring their PCR testing capacity online in a safe and effective manner.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is confirming two more COVID related deaths today bringing the total number of deaths to eight.

The public is advised that the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital is the only facility authorised and recognised by the Ministry of Health and Social Development to conduct PCR testing and antigen testing in the Virgin Islands at this time.

The Labour Arbitration Tribunal delivered groundbreaking decisions at public hearings today via CISCO WebEx.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is confirming the passing of one more person overnight and one today, bringing the total number of COVID-related deaths to six.